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  • Errani Leads Italy to Fed Cup Over Russia; Halep Wins in Sofia

    Errani Leads Italy to Fed Cup Over Russia; Halep Wins in Sofia

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    Sara Errani defeated Alisa Kleybanova 6-1, 6-1 to seal the Fed Cup title for the Italian Women, 4-0 over Russia.

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    Simona Halep of Romania defeated Samantha Stosur to take the WTA Tournament of Champions title in Sofia, Turkey:  2-6, 6-2, 6-2.  This is Halep’s sixth title in what has been a breakout year for her.  She began the year ranked No. 49, and finishes No. 11.  The Romanian is the only player of the year to win titles on clay, grass, hard, and indoor courts, as well as the second most successful player behind Serena Williams in terms of number of titles won this year.

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    Photo credit: Christian Mesiano (Creative Commons License)

     

     

  • Sloane Stephens Fed Cup Singles Debut

    Sloane Stephens Fed Cup Singles Debut

    Sloane Stephens makes her Fed Cup singles debut for the United States in their World Group Playoff clash at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on Saturday, having previously been limited in exposure to one doubles match (a victory).

    The young american opens against Sophia Arvidsson at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on Saturday and will go into the match with expectations of victory.  Stephens is now ranked 16 on the WTA Tour – 38 places higher than her opponent.

    “It’ll be my first singles match, so it’ll be a little you know, I’ll be a little nervous, But I have a great team behind me and I know they’ll be really supportive, so I’m excited.” stated Stephens.

    Serena Williams is the anchor of the team and will play Johanna Larsson of Sweden.